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CORE

CORE is an introductory seminar on leadership and its applications. In addition to academic leadership theory, students explore a multitude of topics in the social sciences and psychology and focus on how those topics relate to leadership. Furthermore, students construct an understanding of their own positions on complex issues in leadership. Heavy emphasis is placed on peer-to-peer facilitation and engaging discussion when in the classroom environment. Facilitators do not lecture. Students are expected to become active participants in their own education. In CORE, students are challenged to reconsider the notion of leadership objectively and curiously. Ultimately, students are better able to comprehend their own identities as leaders.

Modules from 2023 2023

01. Friday Funday, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

02. Civic Engagement, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

03. Ethics in Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

04. Leadership Skills for Life, pt. I, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

05. Leadership Skills for Life, pt. II, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

06. Design Sprint, pt. I, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

07. Design Sprint, pt. II, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

08. Leadership Situations, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

09. Intersectionality in Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

11. Final Project, pt. I, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

12. Final Project, pt. II, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

2022-2023 CORE Syllabus, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Modules from 2021 2021

01. Friday Funday, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

02. Intro to LEADership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

03. Public Speaking 1, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

04. Leadership Identity P1, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

05. Public Speaking 2, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

06. Design Sprint 1, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

07. Design Sprint 2, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

08, 09, 10: CORExIMPACT, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

08, 09, 10: CORExSocEnt (The Best Elective), Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

08, 09, 10: EnACT x CORE, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

11. Ethics and Problem Solving, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

2021-2022 CORE Syllabus, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Modules from 2020 2020

01. Saturday Session, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

02. Evolution of Leadership, Pt.1, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

03. Evolution of Leadership, Pt.2, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

04. Philosophy & Social Awareness, Intro to Design Sprints, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

05. Problem Attendance & Accountability, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

05. Problem Lab & inquiry-based classes, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

05. Problem Lack of Motivation, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

05. Problem Standardization of Class Guidelines/Grading, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

06. Social Awareness & Civic Engagement, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

07. Public Speaking, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

08. Design Sprint Real World Part 1, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

09. Design Sprint Real World Part 2, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

10. Identity & Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

11. Communication, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

12. Ethical Escape Room, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

13. Intro to Electives, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Modules from 2019 2019

01. Saturday Session, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

02. Great Man Theory, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

03. Style Approach, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

05. Transactional Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

06. Contingency Theory & Situational Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

06. Servant Leadership & Path-Goal Theory, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

07. Transformational Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

08. Leader-Member Exchange Theory, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

09. Tragedy and Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

10. EnACT x CORE, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

11. IMPACT x CORE, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

12. SocENT x CORE, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Modules from 2018 2018

01. Evolution of Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

02. Psychodynamics, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

03. Leadership and Religion, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

04. Leadership in Social Movements, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

05. Leadership and Communication, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

07. Gender in Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

08. Culture in Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

09. Group Dynamics, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

10. Education, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Modules from 2016 2016

06. Leadership in Social Movements, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

11. Gender and Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

12. Ethics and Leadership, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy